We've gotten to have some fun connections with international students this past week. At MSU's homecoming parade, the internationals all walked carrying their respective flags. It was fun to see them representing their countries!

The International Student Association marching in the
Homecoming Parade

On Tuesday in place of our usual English conversation group, we invited students over to our house for dinner. Some came early to prepare foods from their countries and Kelsey, who's helping me with Bridges, and I supplied some American fare.  We loved seeing their excitement at sharing a bit of their countries with us. We got to sample brigadeiros and pao de queijo (cheese bread & little chocolates) from Brazil, dumplings from Mongolia, and a Mexican concoction. Here are some pics of our dinner:

Munkh making dumplings

Brigadeiros!

Our dinner group minus Matt & Maggie

On Saturday, we're taking a group of at least 5 international students to an apple orchard near Marshall, MN.  Kelsey's parents live nearby and her mom graciously offered to make lunch for all of us!  We're excited for another way to connect. Pray for a fun and safe road trip!